This is a little off-topic of my normal posts... With the lightning-speed distribution of news these days, most of us heard of the emergency crash-landing on the Hudson river within minutes of the event. After hearing that most survived, I breathed a sigh of relief and went on with my busy day. The evening news carried additional accounts and confirmed that all pasengers and crew had survived, and again I was relieved, but didn't feel any real emotional connection or reaction. Then on the radio this morning, listening to how the pilot made a daring choice to aim toward the river instead of divert to the airport as instructed; how the first ferry-turned-rescue crafts were pulling people on board within minutes of the landing; how the worst injuries sustained were two broken legs... it st...
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